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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
8
Soil Conservation Service personnel of Bartlett urge farmers to control weeds and grasses in newly seeded or sodded pastures and waterways. Early season care is vital for establishing permanent grass cover. cultivation or mowing reduces competition for nutrients sunlight and moisture.
The first oil well in the United States was constructed in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859 marking the start of the American oil industry. This historic event established Titusville as a pivotal site in early petroleum extraction and industrial history.
The Atlantic Ocean contains higher salinity levels than the Pacific Ocean, driven by factors like evaporation rates and water circulation patterns. Researchers compare ocean samples to map salinity differences across major seas.
Milam County crops show overall good prospects though canteloupes suffer from excess rain. Corn and field crops look solid with recent planting mostly done. Insects threaten cotton with flea hoppers. Toxaphene and Dieldrin recommended. Worms and plant lice manageable with DDT or Dieldrin and Malathion sprays. Canteloupes and sweet potatoes need fungicide insecticide mixes. Lindane-Diathane blends and newer products advised for prevention.
The Stars and Stripes has flown over West Point continuously since the academy’s construction. Early currency divided into halves dimes and cents with no quarters in use.
J. D. Moore reports dry conditions for planting on terraced fields but low areas remain too wet. Oat harvest and hay baling continue as excess rain threatens oat quality. Corn growth is excellent and sweet corn harvest has begun. Cotton shows improvement with most planted and stands good though thrip damage is widespread. Tomato yields expected at about half crop with early rough handling. Livestock and pastures stay sound with some need for supplementary grazing until Bermuda grass recovers.
Milam county 4 H girls from all clubs will perform at the Dress Revue in Simon George Hall Cameron at 8 p m on June 8. Ribbons honor appearance and workmanship with the first place winner becoming county representative to the District Dress Revue in Stephenville August 21.
Miss Nancy Jane Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Lawrence received a BS degree in elementary education from Sam Houston State College in Huntsville last week. She was active in the Association of Childhood Education and a member of Future Teachers of America.
Roman Michua, a Circleville farmer south of Granger, credits the Little River-San Gabriel Soil Conservation District and district cooperator staff for a waterway project that proved their advice right. He built a 70 foot waterway widened to 90 feet with Bermuda grass cover and tiered terraces, and now sees the benefit after heavy rains.
M Set announced a two year enlistment policy via Marine Corps recruiting in Austin. Enlistees in the two year program would not drill weekly or attend summer camp after two years of active duty, then transfer to inactive status to finish remaining obligation. Information available at nearest Marine recruiting station.
Milam County’s communicable disease total fell to 24 this week per Dr. John Bryson health director. The tally includes 8 street throat cases, 15 measles, and one gonorrhea case.
Milam County raised 935.68 dollars in the Easter Seal drive from March 21 to May 21. Treasurer Richard Williams said no direct solicitation was conducted and praised all contributors led by Mrs. J R Joley of Rockdale.
Captain Mary E. Stark announces plans to enlist an all-Texan Women’s Army Corps platoon on June 18 in Dallas. The group will travel to Fort McClellan Alabama for basic training and may apply for Army Technical School courses including stenography machine accounting and medical dental programs at Forts Harrison Sam Houston.
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